A couple of Kickstarters by Industry vets and one by a relative newcomer have crossed my desk and deserve some attention:

§ Batton Lash, one of the true gentlemen of comics, has a Kickstarter for a new Wolf and Byrd GN. it’s called The Werewolf of New York and it’s already funded but check it out, there are sure to be some good stretch goals.

A semi-retired mobster and his family face down a sexy villain on a quaint Maine island in this 28-page full-color comic by Carol Lay.

This one has a ways to go and it’s a bit pricey but Lay is an industry treasure and hasn’t been heard from nearly enough of late, so go for it.

§ Finally, Ursula Murray Husted is Kickstarting The Lions Of Valetta: “An original full color graphic novel about cats, Malta, art history, philosophy, and the meaning of life. DISCLOSURE: Husted is an advertiser on this very site, however this book looks adorable and its already funded.

Heidi MacDonald is the founder and editor in chief of The Beat. In the past, she worked for Disney, DC Comics, Fox and Publishers Weekly. She can be heard regularly on the More To Come Podcast. She likes coffee, cats and noble struggle.